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St Mirren starts Scottish Premiership season with two wins

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

St Mirren starts Scottish Premiership season with two wins
Summary

St Mirren leads the Scottish Premiership after two opening wins, defeating Falkirk and St Johnstone without conceding. Manager Craig McLeish credits last season's relegation scare as motivation for a strong start. Key player Killian Phillips has scored all three goals for the team so far. St Mirren aims to maintain high standards and continue their positive momentum this season, focusing on strong defensive play and teamwork.

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Status Watch
  • •St Mirren tops the Scottish Premiership table after two wins.
  • •The team has not conceded a goal in either match.
  • •Killian Phillips scored all three of St Mirren's goals this season.
  • •Craig McLeish emphasizes a focus on basics and defensive solidity.
  • •New goalkeeper Jacob Chapman's penalty save was crucial in their latest match.
Latest Updates
  • 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — St Mirren start strongly using relegation scare as 'fuel'
  • 7:31 PMBBC Sport — St Mirren start strongly using relegation scare as 'fuel'
What they're saying
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St Mirren were many people's favourites for relegation, so how come they have started with two opening wins in the Scottish Premiership?

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St Mirren were many people's favourites for relegation, so how come they have started with two opening wins in the Scottish Premiership?

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